Dawani Art Gallery - Untitled by Aqeel Solangi - AQSO-01

Aqeel Solangi, born in Ranipur, Sindh, is a multifaceted Pakistani visual artist whose works encompass a diverse array of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and digital collage, utilizing both his own photographs and appropriated imagery from various sources. Solangi graduated with honors from the National College of Arts in Lahore in 2003, later earning an MA in Visual Art in 2005 and an MA in Fine Art from Bath Spa University, UK, in 2016. His education was further enriched by a fellowship at the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in London in 2006. Solangi's artistry reflects a deep engagement with themes of memory, time, and nature, often presented through a surrealist lens. His ability to blend various techniques and mediums allows him to create rich, complex narratives within his artworks. His professional career is highlighted by national and international exhibitions and a significant role in academia as an Assistant Professor at the National College of Arts in Rawalpindi. Living and working in Rawalpindi, Solangi continues to contribute to the arts not only through his teaching but also by hosting drawing and painting classes at Studio Aqeel Solangi. His works, which have been recognized and showcased around the world, reveal a profound connection to his cultural roots while simultaneously engaging with universal themes of existential reflection and the human condition.

Medium: Acrylic on Paper

Dawani Art Gallery is a Toronto-based online gallery founded by architect and passionate art collector Murlidhar Dawani, dedicated to showcasing South Asian art and celebrating the cultural heritage of Pakistan, India, and the region. The gallery offers a meticulously curated selection of art, prints, and sculptures from leading Pakistani artists, Indian artists, and global creatives, bridging the gap between contemporary and traditional art. With works by Anwar Saeed, Jamil Naqsh, Tassaduq Sohail, Nagori, Colin David, and Bashir Mirza, Dawani Art Gallery presents an inspiring collection that reflects South Asia's diverse artistic expressions and stories.

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